Problem with ride height....

[NRG]

I recently dropped my car with KYB AGX + Progress spring on the rear. I've then noticed one side is lower than the other side, what gives? Givin the condition that both tires are inflated the same amount, the two ride height shouldn't be different right? Right now on one side I can put only 1 finger between the well and tire and the other side I can put 2 fingers...

On the other note, when it was stock, it was already like this but I was thinking maybe my shocks were getting old so thats why......But now its still same.....

Anyone knows how to fix this problem?

[mochanges]

I hate to tell you this, but it is possible that the springs may not have been "seated" in the correct position on the struts on the higher side. That would be the first thing to check. Also, make sure the strut bolted in properly at the top mount in the engine bay. Good luck.

-Mohammad

[BlankMan]

Have you had your car since new? If not, there is always the chance it was previously wrecked and the lower point is a result of the repair or lack of repair. In any case, I suggest doing some comparison measuring on the left and right sides and see if they match up. For example, axle to top (underside) of strut, bottom of spring to top of spring, etc... don't forget forward and back measurements too - something bent this way or that could indirectly affect the compression of the spring or shock and therefore hieght.

Or maybe it's that extra big battery you dropped in

J

[nrgizeman]

man... same problem here except i have stock struts.

[NRG]

No, I've had my car since brand spanking new.....No wrecks no nothing.....

I guess I will just take it in for an alignment and see if they can fix the problem........

[Danger DANJ]

I've noticed a similar thing with my car in the rear. I have Progress springs and KYB AGX in the rear. I never noticed anything when the car was stock, but with the drop, I noticed that sometimes the driver side sits higher than it should. But, I would drive the car and everything would look right again. I honestly think it has to do with the KYB AGX and maybe they aren't compressing or de-compressing all the way causing the car to sit higher. Possibly due to more weight on the drivers side since there isn't anyone else in the car. I think the reason it doesn't happen up front is because they are Koni's and not KYB.

[NRG]

Hmmmm, I am just the opposite..My rear driver side sits lower than my other side.......

[Auto-9]

My car sits lower up front than in the rear, and my driver side rear sits higher than the passenger side rear. Talk about funky...all with only Eibach Pro-Kit springs.

[NRG]

Yeah, I think we should really look into this problem......I don't think its our spring problem...Although we don't feel a performance lost but its very annoying knowing one side is lower than the other.......

[Nick VR4]

Dont forget about the Gas Tank
1 gallon = about 14lbs of weight this would cause a slight level difference

[NRG]

I believe our tank is pretty centered........

[Reelax]

have a look at the bushings... this is a pretty common problem w/ SUV's since they have longer travels so the leaning is more apperent. my old trooper leaned this way and it was due to the bushings.

[NRG]

Reelax, so are you saying its design like this or its a bushing wear and tear?

[Reelax]

yeah it was due to the bushing being worn unevenly. once we replacecd them it was good again.

[NRG]

Hmmmmm, now thats something to look into........

[EvoLuTioN]

i have the same problem with my progress springs and AGX's EXACTLY as NRG mentioned... 2 fingers fit in driver rear and 1 finger in passenger rear... weird !!!!

[Auto-9]

Mine is 3 fingers all around with my drop...thing is the wheelwheel cut is higher up front than it is in the rear so my car slants downward.

[BGR]

Man, all the drama you guys keep talking about in these posts about these KYB AGX struts is really detering me from buying them. I think I'll be the first to get the SprintTech Struts and save some $$$ and hopefully a headache.

*** Edit ***

Hmm. Maybe not. The part #'s for the ST Struts for the 8G are the same for the 2G Eclipse and 7G Galant. I KNOW that ain't right. Maybe I'll go with the Koni struts.

[99DE]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BGR)</div><div class='quotemain'>Man, all the drama you guys keep talking about in these posts about these KYB AGX struts is really detering me from buying them. Â*I think I'll be the first to get the SprintTech Struts and save some $$$ and hopefully a headache.

*** Edit ***

Hmm. Â*Maybe not. Â*The part #'s for the ST Struts for the 8G are the same for the 2G Eclipse and 7G Galant. Â*I KNOW that ain't right. Â*Maybe I'll go with the Koni struts.</div>

No drama here with my AGX's. When you installed the springs, did they cut the bump stops in half? Would that have anything to do with it? Also, the thing that sucks with these AGX'is the rear seats have to be removed to set the setting. So, also check to make sure each side is set at the setting you wanted.

[EvoLuTioN]

HOLD UP... 99DE... you have to take your seats out to change settings??? alls i gotta do is reach inside the rear wheel and turn the dial...

i'm so confused...